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41. Re: engine/head hardware [Midget/A-Series/1275] (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 02 May 1997 15:14:11 -0500; My heater valve studs are threaded fine on both ends. Is this "factory"? -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com> | Bloomington, IN, USA | '60 Mini <URL:http://pobox.com/~mliggett/> | '89 SAAB 900t SPG |; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00096.html (7,408 bytes)
42. Re: Midget Tires (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 06 May 1997 08:42:37 -0500; Oh, please. Michelin can produce crappy tires just like anyone else. That said, I've put a lot of miles on 155SR12 Roadmasters on a Civic. They gripped poorly, but had decent wet traction and gave aw; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00291.html (8,218 bytes)
43. Midget Dist query (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 06 May 1997 11:37:30 -0500; I just reassembled the dist for my '70 Midget after being apart for over a year. However, I can't find an oiling pad. Should my Lucas 25D4 dist. have one of those felt pads that oils the lobed shaft?; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00306.html (6,742 bytes)
44. Midget Starter Amps (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 19 May 1997 12:38:46 -0500; I had my midget starter tested and it spun, but only drew about 25 amps. How many should it draw? I will probably have it replaced at $55/lifetime warranty. -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com> | Blo; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01027.html (6,395 bytes)
45. Re: OD (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 20 May 1997 07:52:20 -0500; You may have a look at http://www.team.net/www/mg/tech/midget/engswapa.html which is an excellent article on a Toyota-into-MIDGET swap. It's very well written, though, with excellent pictures. It may; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01094.html (7,021 bytes)
46. Re: Rebuild on a 1275 (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 21 May 1997 22:09:32 -0500; I bought one from MiniMania months ago. http://www.minimania.com/ For reference at book counters: ISBN 0-95429-732-4 LoC Catalog Card #: 88-82693 -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com> | Bloomington, I; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01203.html (7,201 bytes)
47. Spridget parts needed (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 21 May 1997 22:14:36 -0500; Needed due to mutilation by current owner (me): damper and damper link for right-rear suspension, half-elliptic Spridget. These are pretty pricey new; someone must have a parts car lying about. Actua; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01204.html (6,602 bytes)
48. Re: Is everybody on vacation today? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 22 May 1997 11:49:24 -0500; I'm here. I got my '70 Midget running for the first time in a year and a half the other day. Last night, I took it out for its first run on public roads. It was down to have the head rebuilt, and it'; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01235.html (8,122 bytes)
49. Re: circlips and burn out MGB's (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 22 May 1997 13:12:00 -0500; You need a pair of circlip pliers. $20 at Sears. Make sure you get the ones that have different-sized "ends" to attach. You'll see what I mean. They have two prongs that stick into the two holes on t; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01244.html (7,305 bytes)
50. 1275 Midget: PCV valve (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 22 May 1997 13:35:17 -0500; This regards the 1275 in my '70 Midget. I'm concerned about the big "breather" on the front of the timing cover. If I understand correctly, this should be a PCV valve, correct? That means a one-way v; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01246.html (7,639 bytes)
51. Re: Distributor Felt (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 22 May 1997 21:40:21 -0500; How about felt for the felt? Available dirt cheap at the fabric store. 1" would do a dozen distributors and cost about a dime. -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com> | Bloomington, IN, USA | '60 Mini <; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01288.html (7,070 bytes)
52. Re: Distributor Felt (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 23 May 1997 07:54:53 -0500; AFAIK, that's what it's for. -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com> | Bloomington, IN, USA | '60 Mini <URL:http://pobox.com/~mliggett/> | '89 SAAB 900t SPG | '70 MG Midget; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01313.html (7,025 bytes)
53. Re: MGB Reliability (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 13 May 1997 08:23:43 -0500; Maybe CAA is different from AAA. I've had various cars towed by AAA many times. Only once (out of a dozen or so) did I have it towed to a mechanic. Other times, it was to my home. It's never been an; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01682.html (7,750 bytes)
54. What's Plastigauge? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 28 May 1997 12:22:35 -0500; Can someone tell me what plastigauge is, where to get it, and how to use it? I'm going to be deep into my A-series this winter and I need a bit of a crash course (I already have David Vizard's EXCELL; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01694.html (7,081 bytes)
55. Re: Air vent - Midget (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 29 May 1997 03:07:48 -0500; The hose in my '70 Midget goes to an inlet on the valve cover. This is a nasty setup, IMO, as it draws gastank vapors through the crankcase. A better solution, IMO, would be to head straight for the; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01756.html (7,305 bytes)
56. engine/head hardware [Midget/A-Series/1275] (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 25 Apr 1997 16:05:17 -0500; I'm reassembling the 1275 in my '70 Midget and am replacing some hardware. The studs for the heater valve are completely buggered. I'd like to replace them with high-quality bolts from the local hard; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01300.html (7,458 bytes)
57. Re: engine/head hardware [Midget/A-Series/1275] (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@bluemarble.net>; Date: 29 Apr 1997 08:38:43 -0500; Answering my own question, I did get ONE response that said it should be okay to use bolts. Well, I finally figured out why NOT to use bolts, and I thought I'd let you all know. Basically, with a stu; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01471.html (7,671 bytes)

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